Fun Facts about Corporate Minutes
Seriously? You were expecting fun facts about minutes? We’re more interested than the average law firm in drafting effective corporate documents, but even we don’t
Nonprofits are Getting Yelped, Too.
“Worst . . . ever.” “(S)ome of the staff members can be a**holes.” These are reviews on the website of business-ratings giant Yelp by patrons
Flexible Purpose Corporations: Come January 2015, They will be Social Purpose Corporations
California has been in the forefront of the recent movement to facilitate establishment of social enterprises: for-profit corporations that are authorized to make money and
Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Ogling the Doughnuts
Admit it. You’ve done it. The corporate secretary is asking for approval of the minutes from the last meeting. But you’re busy deciding between the
Your Advisory Board: Welcome Them in Writing
In “Is it Advisable to Have an Advisory Board,” we introduced the topic of advisory boards: what they are and what they (should) do. We
Back to the Wild West of Social Media: Who Owns the Accounts?
There’s a good reason why even social media experts describe this phenomenon as an “untamed wild west.” Social media is a new form of communication
Is the Form 1023EZ Too Easy?: Part III – The Applicant’s Decision
It hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing recently for the IRS and its Exempt Organizations Division. What with Congressional subpoenas, lost emails, and gloomy tea parties,
Is the New Form 1023EZ Too Easy? Part II – What the Experts Think
“It’s easier to get tax-exempt status under Form 1023EZ than it is to get a library card,” says Tim Delaney, the President and CEO of
Is the New Form 1023EZ Too Easy? Part I – Introduction
Unless your organization is fairly new, you may not be aware that the IRS Exempt Organizations Division has been grappling with a huge problem. No.
"It Seemed like a Good Idea at the Time."
In “Next Time, Let’s Just Text in our Votes,” the fictional charity board members were looking for a way to avoid the time, expense, and
Drafting A Social Media Policy Manual: How Hard Can It Possibly Be?
Social media has been described as a “Wild West” that nonprofits must “tame.” That should be your first clue. The rules and regulations governing nonprofits
Who is Robert and Should Nonprofits Follow His Rules Of Order?
There’s a quick answer to the second question: Sometimes yes and sometimes no. There are pros and cons. How’s that for a lawyerly response? Professional